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WK LSN STRAND SUB-STRAND LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES LEARNING EXPERIENCES KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS LEARNING RESOURCES ASSESSMENT METHODS REFLECTION
2 1
SPORTS AND GAMES: POPULAR SPORTS

Listening and Speaking
Critical Listening - Distinguishing Facts and Opinions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Select specific details from an oral text about popular sports
- Describe opinions and facts expressed in an oral presentation
- Apply fact-checking skills when evaluating sports news and commentary in daily life
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio recordings about popular sports such as cricket and volleyball
- Analyse what the speaker is saying and identify facts versus opinions
- Brainstorm facts and opinions about sports personalities and teams
- Filter incorrect or imprecise information from debates
How can we tell whether something is true or false?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 229
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Charts and posters
- Oral questions - Observation - Group discussions - Peer assessment
2 2
Reading
Writing
Intensive Reading - Making Predictions
Functional Writing - Letter of Apology
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Preview a text and make predictions about characters, people and places
- Skim varied texts while glossing over unknown words to obtain the gist
- Use prediction skills when reading sports articles and match reports
The learner is guided to:
- Read titles and look at pictures to predict story content
- Scan through stories and find names of characters
- Read the passage "My first day of badminton" silently
- Compare predictions with actual content after reading
What strategies can one use to enhance their understanding of a text?
- Moran Skills in English pg. 237
- Class readers
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Moran Skills in English pg. 248
- Sample letters
- Writing materials
- Oral questions - Written questions - Prediction charts - Comprehension tests
2 3
Grammar in Use
Noun Clauses - That and What as Subjects
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Recognise noun clauses beginning with that and what from given contexts
- Use noun clauses beginning with that and what in varied contexts
- Express complex ideas clearly using noun clauses in sports commentary
The learner is guided to:
- Read passages and pick out sentences beginning with that and what
- Identify what makes these sentence types unique
- Write sentences using noun clauses that begin with subordinating conjunctions
- Create charts showing various noun clauses
Why is it important to use a variety of sentences in communication?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 245
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Sample passages
- Written exercises - Sentence construction - Peer review - Oral questions
2 4
Listening and Speaking
Critical Listening - Evaluating Accuracy
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Evaluate information from an oral text for accuracy
- Distinguish facts from opinions in oral presentations
- Verify sports statistics and claims before sharing on social media
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to magazine articles about popular sports
- Make lists of facts about things, people and situations
- Identify statements reflecting opinions of writers
- Present facts and opinions in tables with reasons for decisions
Why is it important to listen to key points in a text?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 230
- Audio recordings
- Newspapers and magazines
- Digital devices
- Debate participation - Fact-opinion tables - Group presentations - Oral assessment
2 5
Reading
Writing
Intensive Reading - Visualising and Inferring Meaning
Functional Writing - Letter of Appreciation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Create mental images about characters, places and events when reading a text
- Infer meanings of words, idioms and phrases in written texts
- Visualise game strategies and player movements when reading sports descriptions
The learner is guided to:
- Fill charts with specific details using sensory descriptions
- Draw pictures of characters based on descriptions
- Infer meanings of words like "prowess" and "inflexible" using context clues
- Discuss denotative and connotative meanings of words
How do we get meaning from a text?
- Moran Skills in English pg. 239
- Class readers
- Drawing materials
- Digital devices
- Moran Skills in English pg. 252
- Sample letters
- Writing materials
- Drawing activities - Vocabulary exercises - Context clue identification - Comprehension questions
3 1
Grammar in Use
Noun Clauses - Using Noun Clauses as Subjects
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Demonstrate ability to use noun clauses beginning with that and what as subjects
- Combine simple sentences using noun clauses
- Write sports reports using sophisticated sentence structures with noun clauses
The learner is guided to:
- Copy and complete sentences by adding noun clauses
- Combine sets of sentences into one using that or what
- Write skits on popular sports using noun clauses
- Create charts and upload them on digital platforms
How do noun clauses help us communicate effectively?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 246
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Sample sentences
- Sentence combination exercises - Skit performance - Written exercises - Peer assessment
3 2
Listening and Speaking
Speaking Fluency - Sounds /f/, /ŋ/ and Consonant Blends
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Articulate consonant sounds /ŋ/ and consonant blends ng correctly
- Apply stress on content words for enhanced meaning
- Pronounce sports terminology correctly when discussing games with friends
The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm different realisations of /f/ as in father, phase and rough
- Search for words with sound /ŋ/ and blends /ŋɡ/
- Read sentences placing stress on content words
- Discuss effect on meaning when stress is placed on various parts
Why is it important to articulate sounds correctly?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 232
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Word lists
- Pronunciation drills - Stress placement exercises - Oral presentation - Peer feedback
3 3
Reading
Intensive Reading - Summarising and Making Connections
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Summarise information from a text for comprehension
- Make connections between events, places and characters with real life
- Relate sports stories to personal experiences and local sporting events
The learner is guided to:
- Identify main ideas and key details that support them
- Write short summaries of stories
- Discuss instances relating to personal experiences
- Perform reader's theatre based on sports stories
Why do we need to read keenly?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 243
- Class readers
- Digital devices
- Recording devices
- Summary writing - Comprehension tests - Reader's theatre - Connection charts
3 4
Reading
Intensive Reading - Summarising and Making Connections
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Summarise information from a text for comprehension
- Make connections between events, places and characters with real life
- Relate sports stories to personal experiences and local sporting events
The learner is guided to:
- Identify main ideas and key details that support them
- Write short summaries of stories
- Discuss instances relating to personal experiences
- Perform reader's theatre based on sports stories
Why do we need to read keenly?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 243
- Class readers
- Digital devices
- Recording devices
- Summary writing - Comprehension tests - Reader's theatre - Connection charts
3 5
Writing
Functional Writing - Emails and Letter of Acceptance
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe the format of emails and letters of acceptance
- Compose emails for different purposes observing netiquette
- Communicate professionally with sports clubs and organisations via email
The learner is guided to:
- Search for information on email format from library and digital sources
- Study parts of emails including To, Cc, Bcc, Subject, Body
- Outline steps of writing and sending emails
- Compose emails with attachments for sports-related purposes
What is the advantage of using emails for communication?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 253
- Digital devices
- Sample emails
- Internet access
- Email composition - Format checklist - Netiquette assessment - Peer review
4 1
Grammar in Use
Noun Clauses - Application in Communication
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Acknowledge the importance of noun clauses in communication
- Use noun clauses in dramatised skits about sports
- Write engaging sports commentary using varied sentence structures
The learner is guided to:
- Write theme-based skits featuring noun clauses and dramatise in class
- Exchange sentences with classmates for checking
- Make corrections based on feedback received
- Create sentences about sports and games using noun clauses
Why is it important to use a variety of sentences in communication?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 247
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Performance space
- Skit performance - Written exercises - Peer evaluation - Self-assessment
4 2
Listening and Speaking
Intensive Listening - Interpreting Visuals
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Make predictions about events or characters in an oral text
- Interpret visuals such as maps, videos, posters and diagrams
- Read safety signs and emergency information in public spaces
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to audio recordings and make predictions about story content
- Study fire drill procedure diagrams and explain each step
- Identify safety features on maps and discuss contributions to safe environment
- Describe main messages in health and safety posters
How do we get meaning from an oral text?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 261
- Maps and diagrams
- Safety posters
- Audio recordings
- Prediction exercises - Visual interpretation - Oral questions - Group discussions
4 3
HEALTH AND SAFETY: PERSONAL SAFETY

Reading
Study Skills - Survey, Question, Read
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use the SQ4R technique for study purposes
- Survey texts by scanning titles, subtitles and visuals
- Apply systematic reading strategies when studying health guidelines
The learner is guided to:
- Read titles and write predictions about text content
- Read first and last paragraphs to identify author's purpose
- Find and list subtitles in texts
- Study visuals and connect them to text content
Why do we make or take notes?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 275
- Factual texts
- Digital devices
- Note-making materials
- Survey exercises - Question formulation - Reading comprehension - Note assessment
4 4
Writing
Creative Writing - Expository Paragraphs
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe the structure of well-written paragraphs
- Create expository paragraphs featuring topic, supporting and clincher sentences
- Write clear instructions for safety procedures at home and school
The learner is guided to:
- Read sample paragraphs and identify main ideas
- Identify facts, information and examples supporting main ideas
- Plan expository paragraphs using proper steps
- Create expository paragraphs based on personal safety topics
Why is it important to use facts when discussing a topic?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 289
- Sample paragraphs
- Writing materials
- Digital devices
- Paragraph writing - Structure analysis - Peer assessment - Content evaluation
4 5
Grammar in Use
Clause Patterns - Subject-Verb and Subject-Verb-Object
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify the subject, verb and object in selected sentences
- Form appropriate SV and SVO simple sentences
- Construct clear safety instructions using correct clause patterns
The learner is guided to:
- Watch videos on sentence types and identify simple sentences
- Identify words representing who did the action and what was done
- Read sentences and pick out subject, verb and direct object
- Compose simple sentences using SV and SVO patterns
Why should we use well-formed sentences?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 284
- Video recordings
- Sample sentences
- Digital devices
- Sentence identification - Pattern exercises - Written questions - Oral assessment
5 1
Listening and Speaking
Reading
Intensive Listening - Interpreting Non-verbal Cues
Study Skills - Paraphrasing and Note-making
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Make sense of non-verbal cues during oral presentations
- Infer meaning of words and phrases using syntactic clues
- Understand body language cues in emergency situations
The learner is guided to:
- Watch recordings and describe non-verbal cues observed
- Discuss how gestures, eye contact and facial expressions enhance understanding
- Connect events in stories to real-life situations
- Identify emotions conveyed through non-verbal communication
Why should we pay attention to non-verbal cues?
- Moran Skills in English pg. 263
- Video recordings
- Digital devices
- Observation charts
- Moran Skills in English pg. 279
- Factual texts
- Note-making templates
- Non-verbal cue identification - Discussion participation - Observation schedule - Peer assessment
5 2
Writing
Creative Writing - Persuasive Essays
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Outline the parts of persuasive essays
- Write logical persuasive paragraphs to convey information
- Convince family members to adopt healthy lifestyle habits
The learner is guided to:
- Read persuasive essays and identify introduction, main body and conclusion
- Identify main arguments and supporting evidence
- Brainstorm persuasive essay topics related to health and safety
- Write persuasive essays with attention-grabbing introductions
How can we convince a person to believe what we are saying?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 295
- Sample essays
- Writing materials
- Digital devices
- Essay structure analysis - Persuasive writing - Peer evaluation - Argument assessment
5 3
Grammar in Use
Clause Patterns - Subject-Verb-Object-Object
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify direct and indirect objects in sentences
- Form appropriate SVOO simple sentences for communication clarity
- Give clear safety instructions that specify recipients and items
The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and pick out direct and indirect objects
- Identify to whom or for whom actions are performed
- Compose sentences using SVOO patterns
- Create charts showing various parts of sentences
How can one ensure sentences meet expected standards?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 285
- Sample sentences
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Object identification - Sentence construction - Peer assessment - Written exercises
5 4
Listening and Speaking
Speaking Fluency - Sense Relations
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Distinguish synonyms, antonyms and homophones in communication
- Use synonyms, antonyms and homophones correctly in dialogues
- Choose precise words when explaining safety procedures to others
The learner is guided to:
- Read dialogues and identify words with similar and opposite meanings
- Draw charts showing synonyms, antonyms and homophones
- Find sets of synonyms, antonyms and homophones from texts
- Role-play conversations using sense relations correctly
How can we enhance our articulation of sounds?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 268
- Dialogues
- Charts
- Digital devices
- Word identification - Role-play assessment - Chart creation - Oral presentation
5 5
Reading
Study Skills - Summarising Information
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Summarise information from varied descriptive texts
- Write concise summaries recapping main ideas and key points
- Summarise safety guidelines for quick reference
The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm steps of writing a summary
- Study sample summaries and note characteristics
- Read factual descriptive texts and write summaries
- Create charts showing steps for writing summaries
How can we write a summary that is informative?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 281
- Factual texts
- Sample summaries
- Writing materials
- Summary writing - Step identification - Peer review - Content evaluation
6 1
Writing
Creative Writing - Expository Essays
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Create grade-appropriate expository essays to convey information
- Use facts, statistics and examples without personal opinions
- Write informative articles about health topics for school newsletters
The learner is guided to:
- Identify topics, concepts or historical processes related to health and safety
- Search for information using print and online materials
- Outline main characteristics and important information
- Write expository essays with introduction, body and conclusion
Why is it important to use facts when discussing a topic?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 292
- Reference materials
- Digital devices
- Sample essays
- Essay writing - Structure assessment - Fact verification - Peer evaluation
6 2
Writing
Creative Writing - Expository Essays
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Create grade-appropriate expository essays to convey information
- Use facts, statistics and examples without personal opinions
- Write informative articles about health topics for school newsletters
The learner is guided to:
- Identify topics, concepts or historical processes related to health and safety
- Search for information using print and online materials
- Outline main characteristics and important information
- Write expository essays with introduction, body and conclusion
Why is it important to use facts when discussing a topic?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 292
- Reference materials
- Digital devices
- Sample essays
- Essay writing - Structure assessment - Fact verification - Peer evaluation
6 3
Grammar in Use
Sentence Types - Simple and Compound Sentences
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Use coordinating conjunctions to join simple sentences
- Demonstrate ability to use simple and compound sentences in communication
- Write varied sentence types in safety reports and notices
The learner is guided to:
- Read sentences and identify coordinating conjunctions
- Join sets of sentences using FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
- Hold debates using simple and compound sentences correctly
- Write paragraphs on health and safety using varied sentence types
How can we write effective paragraphs?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 287
- Sample sentences
- Writing materials
- Digital devices
- Sentence joining exercises - Debate participation - Paragraph writing - Peer assessment
6 4
INCOME: TYPES AND SOURCES

Listening and Speaking
Selective Listening - Filtering and Extracting Information
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Identify strategies for listening to specific details from oral texts
- Filter out unwanted information during oral presentations
- Focus on relevant financial information in business news
The learner is guided to:
- Watch videos and filter out unnecessary information
- Pick out specific information such as events and characters
- Simulate noisy environments and practise extracting required information
- Take turns listening and focusing on specific details
How can we focus as we listen to a speaker?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 303
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Simulation materials
- Listening exercises - Information extraction - Simulation participation - Oral assessment
6 5
Reading
Critical Reading - Identifying Audience, Purpose and Attitude
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Analyse the audience, purpose and attitude of texts
- Identify the target audience for passages about income
- Evaluate business advertisements and articles for intended audience
The learner is guided to:
- Use mind maps to brainstorm target audience for passages
- Discuss author's intention for writing passages
- Identify clues showing author's feelings towards subjects
- Read passages and identify formal or informal register
Why is it important to identify the audience, purpose and attitude in texts?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 313
- Sample passages
- Digital devices
- Mind map materials
- Audience identification - Purpose analysis - Attitude assessment - Discussion participation
7 1
Writing
Grammar in Use
Functional Writing - Writing Reminders
Sentences - Active Voice
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe the format of reminders
- Write reminders using the correct format
- Send timely payment reminders for income-generating activities
The learner is guided to:
- Study sample reminder letters and identify parts
- Search online and offline for features of reminders
- Outline steps of writing reminders
- Write reminders related to income-generating activities
Why do people write reminders and short reports?
- Moran Skills in English pg. 327
- Sample reminders
- Writing materials
- Digital devices
- Moran Skills in English pg. 321
- Pictures
- Sample sentences
- Format assessment - Reminder writing - Peer review - Display on noticeboard
7 2
Listening and Speaking
Selective Listening - Extracting Characters and Events
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Extract specific information such as characters and messages from oral texts
- Listen to oral narratives and select specific information
- Identify key details in business presentations and investment talks
The learner is guided to:
- Listen to oral narratives related to income themes
- Select specific information including characters, main ideas and events
- Take turns listening and blocking out irrelevant information
- Paraphrase main points and specific details
Why is listening for information important?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 304
- Oral narratives
- Audio recordings
- Digital devices
- Information extraction - Paraphrasing exercises - Oral questions - Group discussions
7 3
Reading
Critical Reading - Inferring Meanings
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Infer meanings of transparent phrasal verbs and binomial expressions
- Read texts closely to identify word relationships
- Understand business idioms and expressions used in financial contexts
The learner is guided to:
- Read passages and identify phrasal verbs, idioms and proverbs
- Infer meanings using context clues
- Present findings in tables showing phrase types and meanings
- Share inferred meanings with the class
How does close reading enhance understanding?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 317
- Sample passages
- Digital devices
- Tables and charts
- Meaning inference - Table completion - Peer discussion - Comprehension questions
7 4
Writing
Functional Writing - Incident and Newspaper Reports
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Write incident reports and newspaper reports for various uses
- Use passive voice in short reports for communication clarity
- Document business incidents professionally for record-keeping
The learner is guided to:
- Read sample incident reports and identify format features
- Discuss format including length, content and organisation
- Write incident reports answering who, what, where and when
- Use passive voice sentences appropriately in reports
Why is it important to write reports in correct format?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 329
- Sample reports
- Writing materials
- Digital devices
- Report writing - Format assessment - Passive voice use - Peer evaluation
7 5
Grammar in Use
Listening and Speaking
Sentences - Passive Voice
Speaking Fluency - Pronunciation and Intonation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Construct passive voice sentences in oral and written texts
- Rewrite active voice sentences into passive voice
- Use passive voice appropriately in formal business correspondence
The learner is guided to:
- Study pictures and construct sentences explaining what happens to subjects
- Discuss differences between active and passive sentences
- Rewrite active voice sentences into passive voice
- Write paragraphs using both active and passive voice sentences
How can we ensure sentences meet expected standards?
- Moran Skills in English pg. 324
- Pictures
- Sample sentences
- Digital devices
- Moran Skills in English pg. 306
- Audio recordings
- Minimal pair lists
- Sentence construction - Rewriting exercises - Paragraph writing - Peer assessment
8 1
Reading
Critical Reading - Analysing Structure and Form
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Read short texts multiple times to gain deeper understanding
- Examine structure and form of short texts
- Analyse financial articles and reports critically
The learner is guided to:
- Read short texts multiple times for deeper understanding
- Work with peers and discuss punctuation, sentence structure and paragraphing
- Make notes on main ideas and meanings expressed
- Develop arguments based on observations and interpretations
How does reading a text multiple times enhance understanding?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 319
- Short texts
- Note-making materials
- Digital devices
- Multiple reading exercises - Structure analysis - Note-making assessment - Discussion participation
8 2
Reading
Critical Reading - Analysing Structure and Form
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Read short texts multiple times to gain deeper understanding
- Examine structure and form of short texts
- Analyse financial articles and reports critically
The learner is guided to:
- Read short texts multiple times for deeper understanding
- Work with peers and discuss punctuation, sentence structure and paragraphing
- Make notes on main ideas and meanings expressed
- Develop arguments based on observations and interpretations
How does reading a text multiple times enhance understanding?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 319
- Short texts
- Note-making materials
- Digital devices
- Multiple reading exercises - Structure analysis - Note-making assessment - Discussion participation
8 3
Writing
Functional Writing - Designing Questionnaires
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Describe the format of questionnaires
- Design questionnaires for gathering information from various sources
- Conduct market research for school income-generating projects
The learner is guided to:
- Study sample questionnaires and identify characteristics
- Search online and offline for steps of creating questionnaires
- Brainstorm information needed and identify target respondents
- Design questionnaires based on income-related topics
Why do people use questionnaires?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 337
- Sample questionnaires
- Digital devices
- Writing materials
- Questionnaire design - Format assessment - Peer review - Display and feedback
8 4
Grammar in Use
Subject-Verb Agreement - Rules and Application
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain basic rules of subject-verb agreement in sentences
- Apply rules of subject-verb agreement with count and non-count nouns
- Write grammatically correct business proposals and correspondence
The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm rules governing subject-verb agreement
- Read texts and list sentences with singular and plural subjects and verbs
- Form sentences using count and non-count nouns
- Design posters featuring sentences and obtain peer feedback
How can one ensure sentences in a text meet expected standards?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 321
- Sample texts
- Charts and posters
- Digital devices
- Rule identification - Sentence construction - Poster creation - Peer assessment
8 5
Grammar in Use
Subject-Verb Agreement - Rules and Application
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

- Explain basic rules of subject-verb agreement in sentences
- Apply rules of subject-verb agreement with count and non-count nouns
- Write grammatically correct business proposals and correspondence
The learner is guided to:
- Brainstorm rules governing subject-verb agreement
- Read texts and list sentences with singular and plural subjects and verbs
- Form sentences using count and non-count nouns
- Design posters featuring sentences and obtain peer feedback
How can one ensure sentences in a text meet expected standards?

- Moran Skills in English pg. 321
- Sample texts
- Charts and posters
- Digital devices
- Rule identification - Sentence construction - Poster creation - Peer assessment

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